Understanding And Managing Soil Compaction In Agricultural Fields
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Understanding And Managing Soil Compaction In Agricultural Fields
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Author : John Idowu
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
Understanding And Managing Soil Compaction In Agricultural Fields written by John Idowu and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Crop residue management categories.
Managing For Healthy Soils
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Author : David Brouwer
language : en
Publisher: NSW Agriculture
Release Date : 2015-11-05
Managing For Healthy Soils written by David Brouwer and has been published by NSW Agriculture this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-05 with Reference categories.
We are told that in a teaspoon of soil there may be more organisms than the total number of people on the planet. Who is conducting the count? And what does it mean? To be brutal about it: So what? We now know that just as biodiversity and balance is important in our agricultural and natural systems and landscapes to keep them healthy and robust, the same processes are vital for our soils. There’s a lot going on down there that deserves a closer look. And even if we can’t see it, a healthy, living soil will grow better plants, be more resilient and improve our agricultural productivity. So this book is designed to for a twin purpose: · to make up for the mechanistic approach of 40 years ago—to present a clearer picture of what remained a secret to the uninitiated for so long—to reveal the living, pulsing, teeming world beneath our feet, and · to help manage our soil resource by understanding that any actions we take will have an impact on soil health. Managing for Healthy Soils is a must for any farmer, horticulturalist or home gardener. It explains how to class your type of soil, understand the limitations and potential, and manage it sustainably. Soil tests for moisture, water infiltration, pH, soil nutrients, soil texture, soil compaction, structural stability and more will help you understand your soil context. CONTENTS Preface Chapter 1. What is soil? Chapter 2. Look at the land. What you will see Chapter 3. Looking at your soil in profile Chapter 4. Soil as a living laboratory: finding the right chemistry Chapter 5. Soil and water Chapter 6. Soil organic matter Chapter 7. Soil animals: all creatures great and small Chapter 8. Managing organisms for agriculture Chapter 9. Soil carbon Chapter 10. Managing the risks to soil health Chapter 11. Managing for healthy soil Appendix 1. Soil recording sheet Glossary References and further reading Index
Compaction Of Agricultural Soils
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Author : Kenneth Kirkland Barnes
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1971
Compaction Of Agricultural Soils written by Kenneth Kirkland Barnes and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with Crops categories.
The soil compaction process; Methods of measuring soil compaction; Forces causing soil compaction; Compaction as it affects soil conditions; Soil conditions as they affect plant establishment, root development and yield; Effect of tillage on soil compaction; Management factors and natural forces as related to compaction; Economic assessment of soil compaction.
Understanding And Managing Soil Compaction
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Author : Harold Mark Hanna
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Understanding And Managing Soil Compaction written by Harold Mark Hanna and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Crop residue management categories.
Understanding And Managing Soil Compaction
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Author : Mark Hanna
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Understanding And Managing Soil Compaction written by Mark Hanna and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Crop residue management categories.
Advances In Understanding Soil Degradation
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Author : Elmira Saljnikov
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-11-26
Advances In Understanding Soil Degradation written by Elmira Saljnikov and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-26 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book informs about knowledge gain in soil and land degradation to reduce or prevent it for meeting the mission of the Sustainable Developments Goals of the United Nations. Essence, extent, monitoring methods and implications for ecosystem functioning of main soil degradation types are characterized in overview chapters and case studies. Challenges, approaches and data towards identification of degradation in the frame of improving functionality, health and multiple ecosystem services of soil are demonstrated in the studies of international expert teams. The book consists of five parts, containing 5–12 single chapters each and 36 in total. Parts are explaining (I) Concepts and Indicators, (II) Soil Erosion and Compaction, (III) Soil Contamination, (IV) Soil Carbon and Fertility Monitoring and (V) Soil Survey and Mapping of Degradation The primary audience of this book are scientists of different disciplines, decision-makers, farmers and further informed people dealing with sustainable management of soil and land.
Soil Compaction In Crop Production
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Author : B.D. Soane
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2013-10-22
Soil Compaction In Crop Production written by B.D. Soane and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-22 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book provides a global review of the mechanisms, incidence and control measures related to the problems of soil compaction in agriculture, forestry and other cropping systems. Among the disciplines which relate to this subject are soil physics, soil mechanics, vehicle mechanics, agricultural engineering, plant physiology, agronomy, pedology, climatology and economics. The volume will be of great value to soil scientists, agricultural engineers, and all those involved with irrigation, drainage and tillage. It will help to facilitate the exchange of information on current work throughout the world, as well as to promote scientific understanding and stimulate the development, evaluation and adoption of practical solutions to these widespread and urgent problems.
Mechanics And Related Processes In Structured Agricultural Soils
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Author : W.E. Larson
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Mechanics And Related Processes In Structured Agricultural Soils written by W.E. Larson and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Nature categories.
Agricultural soils are subjected to many applied mechanical stresses that influence their behavior. Stresses arise from tillage machines, seeders and chemicals applicators, tractors, and equipment for harvest and transport. Applied stresses may compact or loosen the bulk soil. Micro sections of soil (aggregates or clods) may be compacted during tillage while the bulk soil is loosened. Because most granular soils are combined into structural units of varying sizes with different strengths and properties, prediction of the effect of stresses on the behavior of bulk soils is difficult. The basic strength properties of soil are determined by many fac tors: the size distribution of particles, chemical and mineralogical properties of inorganic clay fraction, the organic matter content and composition, the water content and the stress history. These factors combine and interact to produce many possible behavior patterns. Changes in structure of the soil from applied stresses and biologi cal reactions may profoundly influence storage and transmission of water, heat, and air, and the mechanical resistance to penetration by plant roots. They may also affect the traction of vehicles. Manipulation of structural properties of soils by tillage implements is a major cost under most crop production systems. Reduced energy use is also a significant conservation objective. Improved management systems are very dependent upon a better understanding of soils' response to applied stresses. The content of this book resulted from a NATO Advanced Research Workshop held in St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.A. September 13-16, 1988.
Soil Physical Environment And Plant Growth
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Author : Pradeep K Sharma
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-08-28
Soil Physical Environment And Plant Growth written by Pradeep K Sharma and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-28 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This textbook on the applied aspects of soil physics covers introduction to soil physical properties and processes, and their evaluation and management in relation to plant growth. It distinguishes physical properties that directly influence plant growth from those that indirectly affect agricultural productivity. Chapters are also devoted to the concept of soil health and the role of soil physics on preservation of soil health and environmental quality. As such, this book fills a unique knowledge gap for agriculture and agronomy students, course directors as well as field professionals.
Soil Husbandry
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Author : Thomas Batey
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
Soil Husbandry written by Thomas Batey and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Soil management categories.
This is a practical guide for those, whose work requires an understanding of the effects that mankind has on the soil and of soil properties on the growth of plants. Much emphasis is placed on soil problems, and how to identify their cause and bring about recovery, e.g. wet patches, erosion, compaction. Examination of soil in the field is a key technique in this evaluation.